White Dagoba, Buddhist stupa in Xicheng District, China.
Description
The White Dagoba is a chorten located in Beijing's Xicheng District that rises approximately 51 meters above street level. Its design displays Tibetan architectural features with detailed carved surfaces, and the surrounding complex includes several temple halls dedicated to different Buddhist deities.
History
The White Dagoba was commissioned by Kublai Khan in 1279, making it the oldest Tibetan Buddhist pagoda in China. Its construction represents a significant moment of cultural blending between Han and Tibetan traditions during the Yuan Dynasty.
Culture
The White Dagoba serves as an important pilgrimage site for Buddhist followers who gather here to pray and meditate in its temple halls. The complex functions as a gathering place where visitors can observe how the space bridges Han and Tibetan religious practices.
Practical
The temple museum is open daily and can be easily reached by multiple bus lines and subway stations throughout Xicheng District. Plan time to walk through the various halls at a relaxed pace and explore the grounds comfortably.
Did you know?
The Nepali architect Araniko oversaw construction and blended Han and Tibetan Buddhist architectural elements in an innovative way. This collaboration between Chinese and Nepali craftsmen produced a structure that merges both cultural traditions.
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